Modern Analyst

APRIL 8, 2021

If you are offered a role as a software business analyst (BA) to look after software/products/projects (let’s call them products for future use) in maintenance mode, don’t freak out. What's the glory in that? Why would you freak out? OK, let’s clear some confusion first. So it is pretty damn important.

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Business Analyst Mentor

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Many business analysts working on a project using agile ways of working will find themselves working with a product owner or product manager. Whilst there are similarities between the roles.

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BA Times

APRIL 10, 2024

When eliciting information from stakeholders, often what isn’t said can be as significant as what is said. Perhaps a stakeholder subtly pauses and looks uncomfortable and […] The post Unveiling the Unsaid: The Power of Subtle Stakeholder Cues appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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BA Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Business analysis work often involves improving processes. The ideal outcome is to design a process that is quicker, more convenient and more cost-effective than what it replaces. This might include simplification of a process, reengineering or automation.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Another year has started with a lot of great articles in our Analyst’s corner. We’ve also got an attempt at understanding if AI could evolve to dynamically reconfigure business processes and policies in pursuit of better outcomes by continually redesigning itself. Enjoy the reading! There, I said it, and I’m not sorry.

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BA Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

When time is tight and the pressure is on, it feels like ‘peer’ review is a luxury we cannot afford, but what’s the cost of this decision? What Is Peer Review? appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Adaptive US

MARCH 2, 2021

LinkedIn ranks Business Analysis as the top sixth hard skills companies need most from employees. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, business analysts' employment opportunities are expected to grow to 14% from 2018 to 2028, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives have always benefited from doing research and better understanding their business environments. To capitalize on all the benefits of a data rich business, we need good leaders who can lean into the benefits of a data surplus while minimizing the possible downsides. For example: Fixation on KPIs.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 13, 2023

Back to the Basics Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash As a business analyst , I often get questions from young professionals on LinkedIn about breaking into the field. But 8 out of 10 times, they actually are looking for advice on breaking into business analytics. Today, I want to tell you about “business analysis.”

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 29, 2024

Navigating the complexities of roles in product development, especially understanding the distinct functions of a Product Owner (PO) and a Business Analyst (BA), can be challenging. The Scrum Guide doesn’t define BA as an obligatory role for a Scrum team, but Business Analysis is certainly needed. This is a shout-out loud!

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Analysts Corner

JUNE 21, 2023

Have you ever imagined what the future holds for practitioners of business analysis with artificial intelligence? Well, let’s embark on a futuristic adventure and find out how the collaboration between business analysis (BA) and artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize the ways we perceive and respond to business changes.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 4, 2022

What you need to be a successful Business Analyst?—?not People often ask me how to become successful as a Business Analyst. and redo it AREA 2: Build Your BA Profile You need to speak and look like a Business Analyst, exuding expertise and relevant experience. not so hard!

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 3, 2023

New articles 1) Business analysis tips for effective Product ownership by Nuno Santos It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. > Keep reading… 3) How does chatgpt affect business analysts? Let’s start with a story. Let’s start with a story.

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BA Times

JULY 21, 2021

What makes business analysis on a project effective?1 1 Is it just about allocating a business analyst (BA) to the project to produce business analysis deliverables on time, or is it about effectively communicating and engaging with stakeholders?

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 29, 2023

As a result of the benefits of business analytics , the demand for Data analysts is growing quickly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the role of research and data analysts is projected to grow as much as 23% in the next 8 years. That is a staggering increase in comparison to most other industries.

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Passionate BA

JANUARY 21, 2024

Which sources and people from the domain do I follow, what do I read to improve my knowledge of business analysis, etc? As a result, I created this article to collect all the business analysis resources to follow, tuned to 2024. Five years ago, just a few people had been creating public content on business analysis.

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Timo Elliott

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I just listened to industry veteran analysts Jon Reed and Josh Greenbaum discuss the recent ASUG Tech Connect Event in Orlando. This isn’t surprising—garbage in, garbage out—but as both Jon and Josh pointed out, this represents a new opportunity to get funding and attention for what organizations should have been doing the whole time.

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Passionate BA

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Business analysts as thought leaders Hello there! The last time we saw each other, I posted about business analysis resources everybody should follow in 2024. Who does not know about Modern Analyst? Or BA Digest by Blackmetric Business Solutions? Or BA Digest by Blackmetric Business Solutions? Or BA Times?

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You’ve completed all the online training, gained all of the knowledge, are well-versed in all aspects of business analysis, and have done everything in your power to comprehend the so-called BABOK 100 times. You’ve been working at your new job for almost a month now, and you’re still sitting at your desk wondering, “What should I do?”

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Project Manager vs Business Analyst — a role mix-up or an identity crisis! I remember, when I almost figured out what a BA actually does, that was also the time where I confused it with a PM role. A business analyst is someone who knows the industry inside and out, can identify its issues, and can find creative solutions.

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BA Times

JULY 27, 2022

Often Business Analysts are swept up by the hustle and bustle of project life and simply do what is needed to get to the end goal. Business Analysts focus on delivering a valuable solution to business stakeholders and they forget just how much value they add by help solving many problems along the way.

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Passionate BA

JANUARY 8, 2024

As it is here already, it is high time to try and gaze into the crystal ball and make wild predictions of what this year may bring to the world of business analysis. Sit tight as the prediction from Passionate Business Analyst for 2024 trends unfolds right before you. Welcome to 2024, folks.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 3, 2023

Image by KamranAydinov on Freepik Starting a new project as a business analyst Starting a new project as a business analyst can be daunting. What to do first? What to look for? Gain domain knowledge If you are new to the business domain, attempt to read and learn as much as possible about the domain.

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BA Times

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It resonates with my model of “The Intelligence Life Cycle,” whose first axiom, or postulate, is “Data is measured in context”—a notion that I expanded upon with my second axiom, “Information is organized […] The post Do we understand what Data, Information, and Knowledge are?

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 18, 2023

Good communication skills are essential for business analysts to be able to effectively gather and document requirements, develop solutions, and present findings to stakeholders. One of the main responsibilities of a business analyst is to bridge the gap between the business and the technical sides of an organization.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What a year it has been! Tech: integrated knowledge bases, machine learning tips, and a guide to git for a business analyst. A collaborative effort can work only when all parties involved understand what both they and their collaborators need to be successful. Top stories published in November — December 2023 Hi there!

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Business Analyst Mentor

MARCH 21, 2020

Business analysis has emerged as one of the most sought-after career professions in the last few decades. This can be attributed to the fact that worldwide, businesses are becoming more.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

BA techniques — prioritization Photo by Ch_pski on Unsplash Feature and user story prioritization is important for business analysts in a development project for several reasons: Alignment with business goals : Business analysts play a key role in aligning the development project with the overall business goals and objectives.

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BA Times

MARCH 30, 2022

As a Business Analyst, you may take your social skill prowess for granted. As Epictetus said, “It is impossible for a man to learn what […]. appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. Working as a developer for over twenty years I have noticed developers lack social skills.

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BA Times

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At its essence, a lot of what we do as business analysts involves co-creating a shared understanding. appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. This […]. The post The Tyranny Of “Default”: Be Careful When Choosing Analysis Techniques/Artifacts!

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Passionate BA

MARCH 2, 2024

Business Analysis Conferences: what and why? In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, professionals need to stay on the edge of the latest trends. Business analysis conferences serve as a crucial nexus for this pursuit in our knowledge area. But why attend a business analysis conference?

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The BAWorld

MAY 16, 2024

Both roles help the business achieve its business goals and objectives. Business Analyst Vs Data Analyst Most businesses today are propelled by data. There are two key roles that are crucial in any organization: Data Analysts and Business Analysts. What do Business Analysts do?

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BA Times

MAY 24, 2023

The idea being that, in an uncertain market, it’s impossible to say with any certainty what customers and stakeholders will […] The post The Importance Of Experimentation And “Falsification” appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Another month, another edition of the Analyst’s corner digest. This time, we’ve got a collection of stories about business analysis, data, agile, and product and project management. Essential practices for business analysis success are surely a must read from the list — based on many years of practical experience.

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BA Times

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Decide what a fantastic BA is; research, interview, question and then review yourself. The post Best of BATimes: 99 Tips To Be A Fantastic Business Analyst appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. BA yourself This is one thing that only some professions can do. Use your skills.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 8, 2023

Getting certified as a Business Analyst “Great minds are always feared by lesser minds.” ― Dan Brown, The Lost Symbol It is not necessary to be certified as a business analyst in order to work in the field. There are no specific certifications that are required in order to become a business analyst.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 7, 2024

11 advice to improve your IT Business Analyst career! Whether it is or not, the good news I wanted to start this year with an article easy to understand and still, valuable for all IT business analysts. As an IT Business Analyst, you have to listen, monitor, observe, understand, analyze, present and learn.

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